The Wrong Mother

The Wrong Mother

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Dive into **The Wrong Mother**, the gripping and addictive new psychological thriller from Charlotte Duckworth, the master of the killer twist. Faye wants a baby more than anything. Nearing forty, she turns to a modern solution: a co-parenting app. She matches with the charming and wealthy Louis, and her dream seems within reach. But a year later, Faye is on the run, her infant son in her arms, desperate to escape Louis. She finds what she believes is a safe haven in a remote Norfolk cottage with a kind, elderly landlady, Rachel. But the isolated house soon feels less like a refuge and more like a trap. As Rachels own dark secrets begin to surface, Faye is forced to question everything she thought she knew. Who is the real threat? And who is the wrong mother? Praised as a “tense, twisty, and deeply unsettling” read, this paperback is a must-have for fans of Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena. With a stunningly original premise exploring the dark side of modern parenthood and an ending you will never see coming, *The Wrong Mother* is a domestic thriller that will keep you guessing until the final, shocking page.

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You believe her. Don’t you?

Faye is 39 and single. She’s terrified that she may never have the one thing she always wanted: a child of her own.
Then she hears about an online co-parenting app. For men and women who want to have a baby, but don’t want to do it alone. When the app matches her with smooth-talking, wealthy Louis, it feels as though the fates have aligned.
But just one year later, Faye’s dream has turned into a nightmare. She’s on the run from Louis, with baby Jake in tow.
In desperate need of a new place to live, she responds to an advert from an older lady, Rachel, who’s renting out a room in her cottage in a remote Norfolk village. It’s all Faye can afford – and surely she’ll be safe from Louis there?
But is Rachel the benevolent landlady she pretends to be? Or does she have a secret of her own?
HEAR WHAT EVERYONE’S SAYING ABOUT CHARLOTTE DUCKWORTH’S NOVELS:
“Smart, compulsively readable and with an end you won’t see coming” Woman & Home
“Surprising and original” Lesley Kara
“A real thrill ride” Heat
“I love Charlotte’s dark, messy takes on modern relationships” Claire McGowan
“A taut, chilling read with a killer twist” Sun
“Tense, twisty and deeply unsettling” BP Walter
“Unpredictable, tense and engrossing” Rebecca Fleet
“A writer at the top of her thriller game” Louise Mumford

Dive into the chilling depths of **The Wrong Mother**, a masterfully crafted psychological thriller by the acclaimed author Charlotte Duckworth, renowned for her dark, addictive takes on modern relationships and shocking, unpredictable twists. This paperback edition invites readers into a labyrinth of secrets, desperation, and betrayal, exploring the lengths one woman will go to protect her child, and the terrifying truth that some dangers lie closer than you think. At the heart of this gripping narrative is Faye, a woman teetering on the edge of 40, her greatest desirea child of her ownremaining unfulfilled. In a world increasingly shaped by digital connections, Faye turns to an innovative online co-parenting app, hoping to find the perfect partner to embark on the journey of parenthood without the complexities of traditional romance. Her hopes soar when she matches with Louis, a charming, affluent man who seems to be everything she's ever wanted in a co-parent. Their initial connection feels fated, a dream come true for Faye. However, in less than a year, Faye's dream transforms into an inescapable nightmare. With her infant son, Jake, in tow, she is on the run, convinced that Louis is a dangerous threat she must escape at all costs. Desperate for refuge and anonymity, she stumbles upon an advert for a room in a remote Norfolk village cottage, offered by the seemingly benevolent Rachel. Isolated and seemingly safe, Faye believes she has found the perfect sanctuary to rebuild her life and shield her son from Louis's clutches. But the tranquil facade of the cottage and Rachel's kindly demeanor soon begin to crack. Is Faye truly safe, or has she merely traded one threat for another? As the unsettling truth about her new landlady slowly unravels, Faye must confront the chilling possibility that Rachel harbors secrets as dark and dangerous as her own. The past refuses to stay buried, and the lines between protector and predator blur, leaving Faye questioning whom she can truly trust. Charlotte Duckworth masterfully weaves a tale of escalating suspense, exploring profound themes of modern motherhood, the vulnerability of online connections, and the terrifying consequences of misplaced trust. Critics and readers alike have lauded Duckworth's unique premise, her ability to build an oppressive sense of dread, and her signature "killer twist" that leaves readers reeling long after the final page. Praised as "smart, compulsively readable," "tense, twisty, and deeply unsettling," and "a writer at the top of her thriller game," Duckworth delivers a domestic thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last, shocking revelation. If you crave a psychological thriller with complex characters, a meticulously crafted plot, and an ending you absolutely won't see coming, **The Wrong Mother** is an unmissable read. Perfect for fans of dark, contemporary suspense, this paperback edition promises an immersive and unforgettable journey into the shadowy side of human relationships. Secure your copy today and prepare to be gripped!
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ISBN-10

1529423007

ISBN-13

9781529423006

Language

Pages

368

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Weight

280

Dewey decimal

823.92

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